All articles by Robin Mannering – Page 11
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NewsSainsbury’s reveals plan to overhaul its convenience store estate
Sainsbury’s is set to overhaul its convenience store estate with plans to open 110 new Local stores and close between 30 and 40.
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NewsHalf of c-stores want more Brexit support from wholesalers, HIM survey reveals
Half of c-store retailers feel their wholesaler isn’t providing enough support around Brexit, according to a new survey by HIM.
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NewsGovernment urged to back new ‘Recycled Plastic Rating’ trust mark
The government is being urged to enforce a new ‘Recycled Plastic Rating’ (RPR) trust mark on all packaging to give consumers more clarity about the plastic content of products.
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NewsScottish store owners mull over Deposit Return Scheme proposals
Scottish c-store retailers are deliberating how they can participate in the country’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), as proposed legislation was laid before parliament last week.
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NewsCo-op Group to extend John Lewis click & collect service to 50-plus stores
The Co-op Group is set to extend the roll out of John Lewis’ click & collect service to more than 50 stores.
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NewsMorrisons announces new and expanded wholesale partnerships
Morrisons has announced a number of new wholesale partnerships, including the roll out of its Morrisons Daily convenience store fascia to further stores.
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NewsScottish retailers can apply for Deposit Return Scheme exemption
Scottish retailers will be able to apply for an exemption from collecting empty drinks packaging under the country’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), according to the proposed regulations laid before the Scottish Parliament yesterday.
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NewsLondon retailer agreement launched to prevent underage knife sales
All London retailers selling knives are being invited to sign up to a new Responsible Retail Agreement (RRA) on knife sales.
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NewsSainsbury’s adds tills to its first checkout-free convenience store
Sainsbury’s has added tills to its trial checkout-free store in Holborn Circus, London, after concluding that not all customers were ready for a “totally till-free store”.
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NewsBestway Group chief executive Zameer Choudrey appointed to House of Lords
Zameer Choudrey CBE, chief executive of Bestway Group, will be appointed to the House of Lords after receiving a peerage in former Prime Minister Theresa May’s resignation honours list.
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NewsBrighton store Hisbe adds tea dispensers to plastic-free offer
Ethical Brighton supermarket Hisbe has added tea to the fast-growing range of products it sells loose from dispensers.
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NewsNisa retailer opens innovative Guild Foods Market store following revamp
A Nisa retailer has developed an innovative new store in Guildford, Surrey, with a focus on specialist and local foods, and including a standalone vaping shop.
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NewsConvenience stores offer “highly attractive investment opportunities”
Convenience stores and petrol filling stations currently offer “highly attractive investment opportunities”, according to a new report on alternative investments in the UK.
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NewsChancellor allocates £241m for high street regeneration next year
The government will invest £241m in regenerating the UK’s high streets in the next financial year, the chancellor announced in today’s (Wednesday) spending review.
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NewsCentral England Co-op expands ‘Carefully Crafted’ local range
Central England Co-op has launched its new Carefully Crafted range of local products to a second store as part of a roll out to an initial 20 stores.
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NewsTrade bodies urge MPs to publish business rates inquiry
The Association of Convenience Stores has joined leading business organisations in calling for MPs on the Treasury Select Committee to publish the final report of their business rates inquiry before the Autumn Budget.
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NewsScottish retailers pay tribute to former SGF boss John Drummond
Retailers have paid tribute to former Scottish Grocers Federation chief executive John Drummond, who passed away suddenly last week at his home in Dundee at the age of 72.
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NewsSomerset Spar store milks instant success from glass bottles
A Spar store in Somerset has enjoyed instant success from selling locally-produced milk in glass bottles.
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NewsCertas Energy signs partnership with Spar across its company-owned sites
Fuel supplier Certas Energy has announced Spar as its convenience partner across its 35 company-owned forecourt sites.
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Features and analysisThe modern convenience store
Shopper trends are evolving as fast as ever, meaning retailers and symbol groups are having to revisit their whole offer to remain relevant and sustainable. Here we look at some of the latest versions of a modern c-store.